FIELD ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Revision of Telecommunications qualification
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 2) [Ref: 0338]
The ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO) has revised the qualification listed above.
Date new versions published March 2009
The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2013.
Reason for the revision
Version 4 was issued following a revision in order to improve assessability. Magnetism and electricity standards 25070-25072 replaced standard 15843.
Main changes resulting from the revision
Changes to structure and content
· standards 25070-25072 replaced standard 15843
· standard 1277 was removed
· credit value of standard 15845 increased from 3 to 4
· titles of standards 15846, 15849, and 7064 were updated
· qualification credit total decreased from 54 to 52.
Transition
Trainees may either complete the requirements of version 3 of the qualification or transfer to version 4. The last date for assessments to take place for version 3 of this qualification is 31 December 2010.
All new trainees will be enrolled in programmes leading to version 4 of the qualification.
This qualification contains standards that replace an earlier standard. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards - see table below.
|
Credit for |
Exempt from |
|
15843 |
25070, 25071, 25072 |
It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by this revision and the above arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. Anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to:
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO)
PO Box 24469
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345
Telephone 09 525 2590
Facsimile 09 525 2591